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Shu Ze also noticed Wu Yuan¡¯s eyes and said with a smile: ¡°Ayuan, I feel scared when I see your eyes like this.¡±
Wu Yuan came back to his senses, smiled sheepishly, and said: "Sorry, I think Xiao Meng's words are too good, but Xiao Meng, don't get me wrong, you are not my type."
¡°I don¡¯t want to be liked by you.¡± Meng Zitao smiled and muttered to himself.
During the discussion, two-thirds of the antiques were reviewed one by one, including exquisite bronze Buddhas, Qing palace jades, Xuande blue and white flowers, famous calligraphy and paintings, etc., each of which was representative.
During this period, everyone spoke enthusiastically and expressed their opinions and experiences. Everyone felt that they had gained a lot.
" If there is a way, there must be a master among three people. Even if there is a master like Zheng Anzhi, Meng Zitao still feels that the trip is worthwhile.
At this time, the waiter brought up a rhinoceros horn cup. This antique was not on display yesterday.
Li Jingfu didn¡¯t need to introduce it. Just like before, everyone came on stage to appreciate it one by one. After coming down, they discussed it with their friends and expressed their own opinions.
Soon, it was Meng Zitao¡¯s turn to take the stage.
Speaking of which, rhinoceros horn carving is a very special piece of art. First of all, because its material is very precious and has been a symbol of status since ancient times, it is difficult to enter the homes of ordinary people. Secondly, rhinoceros horn has its own texture, and if you are not careful when carving it, the fiber will be damaged, so the requirements for carving are very strict.
In addition, rhino horns are weapons used by rhinos for defense and are often damaged in fights. And rhino horn is an organic matter, so it is difficult to preserve it in the soil. In addition, rhinoceros horns have been considered to have medicinal effects in relieving visceral toxins, urinary poisoning, heat poisoning and severe fever since ancient times.
For example, in the medicine shops in Hong Kong in the 1970s, one tael of Asian rhino horns sold for about HK$3,000. At that time, the price of one tael of gold was only worth HK$800. This shows how valuable Asian rhino horns are.
Under the circumstances at that time, the number of perfect rhinoceros horn carvings that could safely escape man-made destruction and be passed down was quite limited. Among the preserved rhinoceros horn carvings, the ones with the best materials and carving skills are the best.
Therefore, rhinoceros horn carvings with good materials, exquisite carvings, not too dark colors, and good preservation conditions are quite precious. If they are made by famous artists, especially those made by palace carving artists, the price will be even higher.
Just like the piece on the booth, it is made of a fine Asian rhinoceros horn. It has smooth lines and natural patina. The outer lines of the cup are comfortable and orderly. The bottom of the cup is decorated with fretwork. The handle of the cup is carved with a dragon and a knife. The Pharaoh arrived, looking quite royal.
Meng Zitao took a quick look and saw that the cross section of the bottom fracture was similar to the cross section of sugar cane, with a relatively dense concentration of tiny dots, which are called "caviar lines" or "millet lines." There is a groove in the upper part directly in front of the corner, and a recess can often be seen on the edge of the bottom of the cup. There is also a bulge in the lower part directly behind the corner, making the mouth of the cup not a regular oval. This phenomenon is commonly known as "Gutter Digang".
Both the "caviar pattern" and the "gutter pattern" are the characteristics of Asian rhino horns.
There was no problem with the material. Meng Zitao carefully looked at the carving and the "Yuan Shangqing" seal script on the bottom, and then put the things back on the table.
After Shu Ze and Wu Yuan also appreciated it, the three returned to their seats.
Shu Ze asked: "Zitao, how about this rhinoceros horn cup?"
Looking at Shu Ze¡¯s eagerness to give it a try, Meng Zitao asked curiously: ¡°Why, are you interested in it? Didn¡¯t you say before that you don¡¯t buy rhino horn or ivory products?¡±
Shu Ze said: "I said not to buy contemporary ones, but I didn't say not to buy previous ones, so don't say you don't know how to buy them."
Meng Zitao chuckled: "I never said I wouldn't buy it before."
As the saying goes, there is no killing without buying and selling. Therefore, for modern ivory, rhinoceros horn and other products, no matter how good they are, Meng Zitao will not buy them, but as Shu Ze said, he will not stick to it, like He would still buy rhino horn works from the Ming and Qing dynasties.
However, there are not many fine works from this period that have been handed down to the present, and Meng Zitao had no chance to buy them.
Shu Ze said: "Okay, let's answer my question first."
"You may be disappointed." Meng Zitao chuckled.
"Is it a fake? But I think it's of good quality, and it's quite thick." Shu Ze was very surprised.
Meng Zitao said: "It's not necessarily a fake. I think it should be an imitation, and it should be from the Republic of China period."
Wu Yuan asked with great interest: "Among the "Zhi" characters, one is Wen Zhong, named Zhi'an, a monk, and the master of Zhiyin'an. During the Wanli period, he was awarded the title of Zhongshu Sheren and the head of the Ministry of Government and Industry. He is good at figures, especially Buddha statues. In his middle age, his sculptures are vivid and have strong realistic ability. In his later years, they tend to be solemn and ancient, with strong decorative qualities.
Xie Zhaozhe, a famous naturalist in the late Ming Dynasty, held very high opinions on calligraphy and painting works and easily dismissed others. However, in the seventh volume of his "Wuzazu", he mentioned Wu Bin several times, saying that he "is worth a lot of money to pass it down to future generations." ." Wu Bin and Dong Qichang were called together, and they could rival Zhao Mengfu; the same volume also said: "In recent days, Wu Wenzhong the century-old altar should belong to this life!"
Xie Zhaozhe's evaluation of Wu Bin is not low, and his prediction that "it will be passed on to future generations will be worth a fortune" has also been verified. In the late 1980s, Wu Bin's "Strange Gestures in the Rocks" was sold for US$1.2 million. , and in 1992, his "Ten Faced Jade Picture Scroll" was sold for US$1.32 million, which was called a miracle of Chinese calligraphy and painting auctions.
This "Nirvana Picture" is also a rare work handed down from generation to generation by Wu Bin. If possible, Shu Ze would of course want to buy it. However, since the thing is in Ai Xuan's hands, he has never thought about it.
The purchase of paintings should have been agreed upon in advance. While Shu Ze and the others were talking, Li Jingfu walked over with Ai Xuan.
After a few polite words, Ai Xuan looked at Meng Zitao with a smile and said, "Mr. Qian, I didn't expect you to know each other."
Qian Honghui pointed at Shu Ze and said with a smile, "This is my nephew."
Ai Xuan chuckled and sneered in his heart: "Since you know each other, don't blame me."
Ai Xuan said with a smile: "Mr. Qian, without further ado, let's go take a look at my collection first."
Qian Honghui waved his hand: "Hey, I just looked at it and I'm very satisfied with it. Let's trade directly."
"It's better to inspect the goods in person. This is my rule." Ai Xuan said.
"Okay, let's take a look again." Qian Honghui nodded indifferently.
Everyone came to the painting together and saw the Buddha lying on his side under the two sal trees and passing away in nirvana. Many Buddhist disciples, Taoist gods, ghosts, and men and women from the mortal world came to express their condolences. The expression may be sad, silent, or surprised, which is in sharp contrast to the Buddha's peaceful and serene expression.
Qian Honghui looked at it casually, nodded and said: "Not bad, I think it's okay."
"Okay, Mr. Qian, let's go over there and be quiet."
"Can."
Ai Xuan and Qian Honghui walked to a quiet location together and started bargaining.
On the other side, Shu Ze saw Meng Zitao staring at the scroll and said with a smile: "Why, you didn't see enough yesterday? Then why didn't you go on stage just now?"
¡°We¡¯ll talk about this later.¡±
Meng Zitao waved his hand. At this time, he was shocked and deeply hated and despised Ai Xuan's character. Because he really didn't expect that Ai Xuan would bring a fake product. It was so abominable. Not only abhorrent, but also extremely insidious!
Think about it, when it was exhibited yesterday, it was obviously an authentic work and was recognized by everyone. Who would have thought that Ai Xuan would actually bring a fake one and pass it off as the real one? Presumably, no one would even think about this.
Even Meng Zitao, had he not been sharp-eyed and noticed that the position of the seal on the scroll seemed to have slightly changed from his impression, he would not have realized that the painting had been changed.
Moreover, even if he found that change, he thought that he might have remembered it wrong, and did not think about the fake. It was not until he took a closer look and compared it with what he remembered that he was shocked to discover this fact. .
"How despicable!"
Meng Zitao was furious at Ai Xuan in his heart. In the past, he thought that even if Ai Xuan had character problems, he should have no problem with his job. Unexpectedly, Ai Xuan not only had character problems, but also moral problems. The problem is, you have to expose this kind of person no matter what!
After a while, Meng Zitao calmed down a little and felt that he should be more cautious about this matter, so he asked Li Jingfu next to him: "Shopkeeper Li, has this painting always been here?"
Li Jingfu was chatting with Shu Ze. Hearing this, he was stunned and said, "No, I brought it back yesterday."
At the end of the sentence, Li Jingfu's mind came to his senses, and he showed an incredulous expression. When he was about to ask, he saw Ai Xuan and Qian Honghui coming back, talking and laughing.
Qian Honghui smiled and said: "****, in this case, I will give you a check directly, is that okay?"
"No problem at all."
Ai Xuan laughed, and then noticed that something was wrong with the way Meng Zitao and the others looked at him.
Shu Ze was the first to speak: "Uncle Qian, why didn't you bring Master Zhangyan here today?"
Qian Honghui was startled: "What other palm-eye masters are you going to bring here today?"
Shu Ze said: "In this case, I think it's better for you to wait."
Qian Honghui looked at Shu Ze and others in confusion, and then looked at Ai Xuan with a confused look on his face, wanting to know what was going on. (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com)? was the first to speak: "Uncle Qian, why didn't you bring Master Zhangyan here today?"
Qian Honghui was startled: "What other palm-eye masters are you going to bring here today?"
Shu Ze said: "In this case, I think it's better for you to wait."
Qian Honghui looked at Shu Ze and others in confusion, and then looked at Ai Xuan with a confused look on his face, wanting to know what was going on. (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com - Didn't finish reading? Add this book to your favoritesI'm a member and bookmarked this chapterCopy the address of this book and recommend it to your friends for pointsChapter error? Click here to report
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